When foreclosure is looming, you not only need to understand all your client's options, you also need practical techniques for protecting your client's interests. Get the tools you need! This practical instruction begins with a detailed walk-through of the various loan workout options and the foreclosure process. Then take an in-depth look at how to handle the title, environmental and post-foreclosure issues commonly encountered when working with troubled assets. Take your skills to the next level. Order today!

1. The Foreclosure Process in New Mexico
2. Alternatives to Foreclosure - Updates in Hands on Loss Mitigation
3. Title Issues in the Foreclosure Process and Workout Context
4. Ethics
5. Post-Foreclosure Issues

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The Foreclosure Process in New Mexico
9:00 - 10:15, Karen Howden-Weaver

• Reviewing Title and Preparing Foreclosure Complaint
• Service Issues
• Obtaining Judgement and Litigation Issues
• Redemptions
• Foreclosure Sale
• Deficiency

Alternatives to Foreclosure - Updates in Hands on Loss Mitigation
10:30 - 11:45, Erin Anderson

• Pre-Negotiation
• Forbearance
• Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
• Loan Modifications
• Discounted Payoffs

Title Issues in the Foreclosure Process and Workout Context
12:45 - 2:00, Justin Sawyer

• The Loan Policy
• Using the Title Commitment and Prior Title Information
• Title Aspects of Foreclosure Alternatives
• Title Issues During Foreclosure
• Parties Involved and Obtaining Jurisdiction
• Actions the Mortgage Holder can Take
• Post-Judgment Issues

Ethics
2:15 - 3:15, Karen H. Bradley

• Conflicts of Interest
• Multiple Representation Issues
• Due Diligence and Duty to Disclose
• Attorneys' Fees

Post-Foreclosure Issues
3:15 - 4:30, Karen Howden-Weaver

• Eviction
• Eviction Procedures and Issues
• Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act
• Motion for Writ of Assistance and Eviction
• Liability for Code Violations, Taxes, Homeowner Dues, Etc.
• Property Preservation Problems

ERIN ANDERSON works at United South Broadway Corporation, which is an organization that represents low income home owners in foreclosure statewide. She has done public interest law since becoming an attorney, including criminal law, civil rights, and now practicing in the area of consumer law. Ms. Anderson earned her B.A. degree from McGill University and her J.D. degree from Suffolk Law School in Boston.

KAREN H. BRADLEY is a senior attorney with the firm of Susan C. Little & Associates, P.A., an Albuquerque firm, which offers foreclosure and bankruptcy representation to mortgage lenders and servicers throughout the state of New Mexico. Ms. Bradley limits her practice to residential mortgage foreclosures, creditor representation in bankruptcy court, evictions, and deeds-in-lieu. She is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico (board member, chair-elect, Bankruptcy Law Section) and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Ms. Bradley earned her B.A. degree from the University of Scranton and her J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico.

KAREN HOWDEN-WEAVER is an attorney and New Mexico supervising attorney with Robert J. Hopp & Associates, LLC, where she practices in the areas of foreclosure, real estate and commercial litigation, and bankruptcy. Ms. Howden-Weaver is licensed to practice in both New Mexico and California. She is a member of the American Legal and Financial Network (Federal Legislation Committee), California Mortgage Bankers Association (Education Committee and Legal Services Committee), California State Bar (Business Committee), and the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. Ms. Howden-Weaver sits on the Board of Directors for the REOMAC since 2000. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico and her J.D. degree from California Western School of Law.

JUSTIN SAWYER is an associate with Sutin, Thayer & Browne, APC, where his practice areas include commercial litigation, creditors' rights, real estate litigation, and Indian law. Mr. Sawyer has represented financial institutions in judicial foreclosure actions and defended financial institutions against numerous claims, including breach of contract and violations of the Home Loan Protection Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and Unfair Practices Act. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico; the Navajo Nation; and before the U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico. Mr. Sawyer earned his B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico; his M.B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico; and his J.D., degree cum laude, from University of Miami.

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